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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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